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United Arab Emirates to Johannesburg

-2h

United Arab Emirates

GSTSOURCE
UTC+04:00
HH12
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MM00
  
12:00 (24-hr)
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

Johannesburg

SAST
South Africa · UTC+02:00
HH10
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MM00
  
10:00 (24-hr)
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
United Arab Emirates
Johannesburg
12:00 AM
10:00 PM-1
2:00 AM
12:00 AM
4:00 AM
2:00 AM
6:00 AM
4:00 AM
8:00 AM
6:00 AM
10:00 AM
8:00 AM
12:00 PM
10:00 AM
2:00 PM
12:00 PM
4:00 PM
2:00 PM
6:00 PM
4:00 PM
8:00 PM
6:00 PM
10:00 PM
8:00 PM

Green rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)

GST and SAST on the World Map

The map below highlights the GST (Gulf Standard Time) and SAST (South Africa Standard Time) timezone regions across the globe.

GSTSASTDubaiAbu DhabiMuscatBakuJohannesburgCape TownDurbanPretoria
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SAST Zone

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GST – Gulf Standard Time

UTC+04:00

Gulf Standard Time (GST) is used in the UAE, Oman, and other Gulf states, 4 hours ahead of UTC.

Countries in GST
UAEOmanGeorgiaAzerbaijanMauritius
Major Cities in GST
DubaiAbu DhabiMuscatBakuTbilisi
Key Facts about GST
  • •Dubai uses GST year-round with no daylight saving time.
  • •GST is 9 hours ahead of EST and 4 hours ahead of GMT.
  • •The Dubai Financial Market (DFM) operates on GST.
Daylight Saving:No – UTC+04:00 year-round
Learn more about GST on Wikipedia

SAST – South Africa Standard Time

UTC+02:00

South Africa Standard Time (SAST) is the time zone for South Africa and neighboring countries, 2 hours ahead of UTC.

Countries in SAST
South AfricaLesothoEswatini
Major Cities in SAST
JohannesburgCape TownDurbanPretoriaPort Elizabeth
Key Facts about SAST
  • •South Africa does not observe daylight saving time.
  • •SAST is the same offset as EET and Israel Standard Time.
  • •The Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) is Africa's largest.
Daylight Saving:No – UTC+02:00 year-round
Learn more about SAST on Wikipedia

About Johannesburg

Wikipedia

Johannesburg operates on South Africa Time (SAST), UTC+2. As Africa's largest economy hub and home to the JSE, Johannesburg drives African financial markets.

Population:5.8 million
Metro:10.5 million
Business Hours:8:00 AM - 5:00 PM SAST
Currency:ZAR (R)
Stock Exchange:JSE (Johannesburg Stock Exchange)
Key Landmarks
Apartheid MuseumConstitution HillGold Reef CityMaboneng PrecinctSoweto
Did You Know?

Johannesburg is built on the world's largest gold deposit.

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Everything You Need to Know About United Arab Emirates and Johannesburg Time

United Arab Emirates runs on Gulf Standard Time (GST) at UTC+04:00. Johannesburg runs on South Africa Standard Time (SAST) at UTC+02:00. That puts United Arab Emirates 2 hours behind Johannesburg — a difference of -2h at the current offsets.

In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in United Arab Emirates it is 7:00 AM in Johannesburg. Midnight in United Arab Emirates is 10:00 PM in Johannesburg. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.

United Arab Emirates to Johannesburg time conversion table

United Arab Emirates (GST)Johannesburg (SAST)Day
12:00 AM10:00 PMprevious day
6:00 AM4:00 AMsame day
7:00 AM5:00 AMsame day
8:00 AM6:00 AMsame day
9:00 AM7:00 AMsame day
12:00 PM10:00 AMsame day
3:00 PM1:00 PMsame day
5:00 PM3:00 PMsame day
6:00 PM4:00 PMsame day
9:00 PM7:00 PMsame day

Why people convert United Arab Emirates to Johannesburg time

  • Scheduling a call from United Arab Emirates to Johannesburg: a 10:00 AM start in United Arab Emirates lands at 8:00 AM in Johannesburg, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
  • Finding shared working hours: both United Arab Emirates and Johannesburg are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 11:00 AM and 5:00 PM GST time (9:00 AM–3:00 PM SAST). That is roughly 6 hours of usable overlap.
  • Coordinating a United Arab Emirates-based team with Johannesburg contacts: quoting times in the other side's local clock — not your own — removes the single biggest source of missed meetings.
  • Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM GST" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -2h gap is not.
  • Block 11:00 AM–5:00 PM GST as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from United Arab Emirates and need Johannesburg colleagues present.

About GST (Gulf Standard Time)

Gulf Standard Time (GST) is the time zone used in the United Arab Emirates, Oman, and other Gulf states. GST does not observe daylight saving time. Dubai and Abu Dhabi, major international business and tourism hubs, operate on GST.

About SAST (South Africa Standard Time)

South Africa Standard Time (SAST) is used in South Africa, Lesotho, and Eswatini. SAST does not observe daylight saving time. Johannesburg and Cape Town are major economic hubs in Africa.

Best time to call between United Arab Emirates and Johannesburg

Both United Arab Emirates and Johannesburg sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 11:00 AM–5:00 PM GST, which is 9:00 AM–3:00 PM SAST. That gives roughly 6 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.

Business hours overlap

United Arab Emirates and Johannesburg share 6 hours of working-hours overlap (11:00 AM–5:00 PM GST), so scheduling a live meeting is straightforward.

United Arab Emirates is 2 hours behind Johannesburg (GST UTC+04:00 → SAST UTC+02:00). The shared working window is 11:00 AM–5:00 PM GST. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.

Learn More About Time

Dive deeper into the fascinating world of timekeeping, time zones, and how they shape our global society:

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History of Timekeeping
From sundials to atomic clocks - 5000 years of measuring time
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How Time Zones Work
UTC, offsets, and why zones don't follow straight lines
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Daylight Saving Time
DST dates, which countries observe it, and the ongoing debate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between United Arab Emirates and Johannesburg?

United Arab Emirates (GST, UTC+04:00) is 2 hours behind Johannesburg (SAST, UTC+02:00). The gap is currently -2h.

How do I convert United Arab Emirates time to Johannesburg time?

Add -2h to United Arab Emirates local time. For example, 9:00 AM in United Arab Emirates is 7:00 AM in Johannesburg.

What time is it in Johannesburg right now?

Johannesburg uses SAST at UTC+02:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the -2h offset from United Arab Emirates.

What is the best time to call Johannesburg from United Arab Emirates?

Call between 11:00 AM and 5:00 PM GST — that maps to 9:00 AM–3:00 PM SAST and keeps both parties inside the working day.

Which is behind, United Arab Emirates or Johannesburg?

United Arab Emirates is 2 hours behind Johannesburg. When it is 12:00 PM in United Arab Emirates it is 10:00 AM in Johannesburg.

Do United Arab Emirates and Johannesburg use different time zones?

United Arab Emirates (United Arab Emirates) uses GST at UTC+04:00, while Johannesburg (South Africa) uses SAST at UTC+02:00. The IANA identifiers are Asia/Dubai and Africa/Johannesburg.

Does daylight saving time affect the United Arab Emirates–Johannesburg difference?

Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the -2h offset between United Arab Emirates and Johannesburg is fixed all year.

Which other cities share United Arab Emirates's time zone?

GST also covers Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Muscat, Baku, Tbilisi.

Which countries use GST, United Arab Emirates's zone?

GST is used in UAE, Oman, Georgia, Azerbaijan, Mauritius.

Is there a day difference between United Arab Emirates and Johannesburg?

Not normally. The -2h gap only pushes the date over the previous day.

What is the time difference between United Arab Emirates and Johannesburg?

Johannesburg is -2h from United Arab Emirates.

What timezone is United Arab Emirates in?

United Arab Emirates operates on its local timezone.

What timezone is Johannesburg in?

Johannesburg operates on South Africa Time (SAST), UTC+2. As Africa's largest economy hub and home to the JSE, Johannesburg drives African financial markets.

What are the business hours in Johannesburg?

Standard business hours in Johannesburg are 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM SAST.

Which countries use GST (Gulf Standard Time)?

GST is used in UAE, Oman, Georgia, Azerbaijan, Mauritius.

Does GST observe daylight saving time?

No, GST does not observe daylight saving time and remains at UTC+04:00 year-round.

What are some interesting facts about GST?

Dubai uses GST year-round with no daylight saving time. GST is 9 hours ahead of EST and 4 hours ahead of GMT.

Which cities are in the SAST timezone?

Major cities in the SAST timezone include Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, Pretoria, Port Elizabeth.

What is the UTC offset for SAST?

South Africa Standard Time (SAST) is at UTC+02:00.

What should I know about the SAST timezone?

South Africa does not observe daylight saving time. SAST is the same offset as EET and Israel Standard Time.

When is it midnight in United Arab Emirates, what time is it in Johannesburg?

When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in United Arab Emirates (GST), it is -2h later in Johannesburg (SAST).

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